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Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: What I am saying is that the overwhelming majority of contributions to this debate focused on Gaza. That is really important; all I am saying is there should be balance on both sides, as I said about the Council also. I already addressed Deputy Harkin's point. I counted the number of contributions. I am also looking for this balance. On the Irish position, we have actively divested...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Marian Harkin: First of all, I extend my best wishes to Simon Coveney, who has announced that he will not run in the next general election. The reason I am doing so in this debate is that I knew Simon as an MEP and subsequently when he chaired the European Agriculture and Fisheries Council during the CAP negotiations in 2014. That was certainly a critical time for the future of the CAP and while I did not...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I will put the same questions to the Minister of State. On the appointments, three people were decided on. Was the issue put directly to Ursula von der Leyen at the Council of how abhorrent we found her statements and her presence in Israel in the immediate aftermath? Was that put to her? Was any justification given for the Government to give its support to her nomination as President of...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: I might answer some questions about Ursula von der Leyen more broadly, because it was the feature of many contributions. The then Taoiseach, Deputy Varadkar, made clear his disappointment and the fact that her statements at that time, in the very beginning in October, did not reflect the Irish position and went too far. They did not represent the competence that she as President of the...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Danny Healy-Rae: I am glad to get the opportunity. First, I am very disappointed that Ursula von der Leyen has been endorsed by this Government for another term. This endorsement was led by our Tánaiste, even though each of the Fianna Fáil candidates who ran in the European elections promised the electorate that they would vote against her appointment for another term. What are they going to do...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: Threatened by whom? Threatened by Russia.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Danny Healy-Rae: That is very unfair on the people of Ireland who are depending on us.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, am also glad to be able to speak to this. The Taoiseach told us in his speech that he had met the new Prime Minister in England. It is very important to build up relations there but I have fierce concerns too about our neutrality, the Tánaiste's constant meddling with the triple lock, and his constantly saying that our neutrality is an outdated position. I am also worried...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill: We are not part of NATO.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Mattie McGrath: It is only because we are neutral that we do not have someone over at that summit. The Taoiseach was asked that question earlier but he was almost certain there was not. It probably would be different if there was not. We have to represent the people of Ireland who we are elected to represent. Governments are solemnly charged under the Constitution to represent our people and stand up for...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Matt Shanahan: Next is the Independent Group. Deputies Harkin and Pringle are sharing time.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Pringle: It was shocking to see the European Council express its full solidarity and support for Israel and its people and reaffirm its full commitment to its security and regional stability, despite the fact that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, despite the fact that Israel shows complete disregard for international law and despite the fact that UN experts have said that Israel is carrying out...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Jackie Cahill: Food security has become a dirty word. One of the cornerstones on which the EU was founded was food security. We have become too comfortable in our existence within the EU. Our ability to produce sustainable food is being sidelined. Migration is a hugely important subject. Many issues are being raised by migration to this country and into the EU. One of the principal reasons people are...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Mairead Farrell: We are meeting here today at a time when the torture of the people of Gaza and Palestine continues. At this moment in time, we really need to consider our role and what we can do on the international stage. The Minister, Deputy Ryan, continues to tell us that US military planes landing in Shannon Airport are not carrying weapons bound for Israel despite his acknowledgement that no serious...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: As I said earlier, over the last eight months, Israel has lain absolute waste to Gaza. The official figure for civilian deaths is 37,396, which is a travesty, a tragedy, an absolute disgrace and a shame on the world. However, The Lancet has stated that the real figure could be 186,000 people. I assume that 70% of that figure could be women and children. That is what Israel has done. A...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: The election of the President of the European Commission will take place shortly. Ursula von der Leyen is seeking a second term. Here in Ireland, she has received the backing of the Government of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party. What is happening in Fianna Fáil in this regard is incredible. To reference a game often played on social media, tell me you are a member of...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

John McGuinness: I want to make a number of points about Europe. I will start by congratulating Michael McGrath and wishing him well in the task ahead at a time when Europe is being challenged and the direction of Europe is being questioned. That direction needs to be questioned, and we need at every turn to ensure that Ireland's interests are represented in every decision that is taken. I agree with...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Cathal Crowe: I thank the Minister of State for being here for this debate. I will not be using my full speaking time, but there are a few key points I would like to make. Strategic negotiations are getting under way, and I congratulate my colleague Deputy Michael McGrath, who is the Irish nominee for European Commissioner. A certain amount of negotiation will get under way on what role he will fill...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Matt Shanahan: The next speakers are Deputies Mac Lochlainn and Ward. They are sharing three minutes.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I am the Sinn Féin spokesperson on fisheries and the marine, so I will focus my comments on that area. I raised a matter with the Taoiseach recently, namely the different approach taken by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, when it comes to super sized factory ships operating in Irish waters. There was a recent whistleblower report in the Mail on Sunday and the story was...